His unwanted wife, the world’s coveted genius by Derk Blaylock

Chapter 1690:

“Lucas, I—” Belinda started, her voice faltering, but Lucas cut her off.

“Is it because you still don’t fully trust me? Have you never even thought about us getting remarried?” he asked, his voice low and rough with emotion.

“No, that’s not it at all!” Belinda rushed to reassure him, her words tumbling out. She bit her lip for a moment, her expression clouded with complexity. “Lucas, this isn’t about you. It’s me.”

Her gaze grew distant, heavy with memories. “I’m just not ready yet.” The wounds from her past still lingered, raw and unhealed. Despite the joy she found with Lucas now, the mere mention of marriage sent a shiver of fear through her, a reflex she couldn’t control.

She loved him deeply and trusted that he had changed, that he would never hurt her again, but a quiet, stubborn doubt clung to her heart.

with a plea when she looked at Lucas.

said quietly, a bitter smile crossing his face. “I hurt you so much before. I left those scars,

holding her tightly. “Belinda, I won’t pressure you anymore. I’ll wait however long you need. When you’re ready, when marriage doesn’t scare you anymore, we’ll

him back as

silence, soft and laced with guilt. “I’m sorry, Lucas. I know

she knew her hesitation had wounded Lucas. The

from the start, but I keep wanting to take the next step. Bringing up marriage again… it

A heavy

With a soft click, Lucas turned off the room’s light,

her chest, her breaths shallow. She couldn’t shake the urge to

a deep breath. “Lucas,” she whispered, her voice soft but